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Youth programme

The Plein Theater in Amsterdam East regularly offers a vibrant and varied program for children, mostly on Sunday afternoons. From exciting adventures to intimate dance performances and theater with puppetry; there is something for everyone. A surprising cultural outing for family and friends! Before and after the performances, side programs are often organized, such as a workshop or craft table.

Children and youngsters also have the opportunity to develop creatively as a theater and sound maker within the Plein Theater.

On Wednesday afternoons we give theater lessons to children from 6 to 12 years old, where they work together with fellow students and an experienced theater maker/teacher towards a final presentation in our theater. And every year, we create a performance together with youngsters from Amsterdam East for Theater Na de Dam, which is presented on May 4 and 5 in or around the Plein Theater.

From March 2025 we will start with music lessons, which will be offered prior to the concerts of Nieuwe Noten Amsterdam. Lessons are taught in composing and performing contemporary compositions. The workshops are open to everyone, from curious beginners to advanced musicians, youngsters (12+) and adults.

The youth theater performances can be found on this website in the agenda. Keep an eye on our website or sign up for the youth newsletter that is sent every two months.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Make theater in a real theater (6+)

At Plein Theater, children from 6 to 12 years old can take theater lessons in a real theater room! The lessons nourish the imagination, stimulate the fantasy and broaden the perspective. Together with experienced theater makers and (guest) teachers, they work on performances that are presented to friends and family in the theater.

We believe it is important for them to have fun and work together. And in the process, they also learn a lot. The young makers learn to make scenes themselves and use different techniques. We work on exercises and presentations both individually and in groups with the input of the students. In this way they learn to collaborate, gain more self-confidence, create focus and develop as young makers in their own world and experience.

Theater teacher

The theater lessons are taught by Coosje de Loor (1995). In 2019 she graduated as a theater maker and teacher. She is also busy creating her own performance and works in many different places in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. Coosje always works from music and the imagination of her performers. Because their story is central. In addition to giving her group acting lessons, she also encourages them to explore their own creatorship and to use their own strength. Together we will work towards a performance in which everyone has a share.

Youth Fund Sports & Culture

For people with a minimum income, it is possible to apply for full or partial reimbursement of tuition fees from the Youth Fund for Sport & Culture (formerly Youth Culture Fund). See www.jeugdfondssportencultuur.nl for more information.

Contact

Do you have any questions? Please contact Elise Vroonhof (coördinator) via theaterlessen@plein-theater.nl or 020-6654568

 

Sound makers - from sheet to music (12+)

From March 2025 we will start with music lessons, which will be offered prior to the Nieuwe Noten Amsterdam concerts! Lessons are taught in composing and performing contemporary compositions. Under the guidance of bass clarinetist Fie Schouten and percussionist/composer Ruud Roelofsen, participants learn to compose and play with alternative techniques. A link is made between creating the composition and playing itself. The workshops are open to everyone, from curious beginners to advanced musicians, youngsters (12+) and adults.

The first class will take place on Sunday, March 16 and starts at 12:30 PM in the Plein Theater.

More information and sign up >>